Why do we love brunch so much? Maybe it’s the comfort food feel of eating breakfast later in the day. Maybe it’s the unorthodox mashups of seemingly disparate ingredients. It’s a perfect excuse for day drinking, so there’s always that. And the easy-like Sunday-morning feeling of lingering over good food with family or friends makes brunch an experience, not just a meal.
Yep, there’s lots to love about a brunch done right, and there are plenty of delicious options in Colorado Springs. So we gathered our food writers and compiled our list of favorites. While there are some excellent breakfast-all-day-every-day restaurants in the Springs, we’re focusing here on special Saturday and Sunday brunch menus, serving special brunch and drink menus on the weekends. It can be a fine line between breakfast and brunch — we see you Garden of the Gods Market & Cafe serving breakfast and brunch every day — but these hot spots make it all the more special on the weekends.
If your idea of brunch is all about the beverages, check out Where to Find the Best Bloody Marys in Colorado Springs. And when it comes to treating Mom right, don’t miss these Delicious Mother’s Day Brunches. But first, here are your picks for the overall best brunches in Colorado Springs.
503W
503W offers a distinctive brunch in the Springs: Asian fusion influences in the morning. Both their pork belly and bacon hashes supply sweet and spicy sensations, thanks to sweet potatoes, Korean spices and sriracha. For sugar at sunrise, 503W sets the bar high with a thick cinnamon and vanilla French toast topped with blueberries and strawberries. By the way, the gastropub built its reputation with cocktail competitors and winners — if you have a sweet and spicy palate, try the Korean Zombie even if it’s early in the day. We won’t judge. —Kristian DePue
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
503 W. Colorado Ave.
503w.co
The Broadmoor Lakeside Terrace Dining Room
The grand dame of Colorado brunches, The Broadmoor’s Lakeside Terrace sets a new standard for buffets, powered by about a half dozen chef stations. Made-to-order Benedicts? No problem. Fresh-made tapas? Sure. For big holidays, you have to be a hotel guest or member at The Broadmoor to access the Lakeside Terrace, but they offer expanded brunches in Broadmoor Hall, like the elaborate Mother’s Day Brunch. Bonus tip: Don’t miss the fabulous brunch across the lake at Ristorante Del Lago. —Warren Epstein
Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1 Lake Avenue
broadmoor.com
Cerberus Brewing Company
Cerberus is undoubtedly one of the best breweries in the Springs, but the Westside watering hole also has always been a standout for its food. It’s no surprise then that its weekend brunch is a treat. The menu changes regularly, but that sunny patio is always an oasis. Cocktails are a score at only $6, but the real deal goes to the early-ish risers who get a free mimosa with the purchase of a brunch entree before 11 a.m. —Jeremy Jones
Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
702 W. Colorado Ave.
cerberusbrewingco.com
Grand View
Enjoying a leisurely Sunday brunch anywhere can be a delight. Add in the jaw-dropping view from Grand View at Garden of the Gods Resort & Club — plus the serenity of its patio seating? It’s a divine experience. Its menu blends the sweet and savory sides of breakfast and lunch with some special standouts like Chicken & Waffle and Chilaquiles. Add an Espresso Martini for your coffee fix. —J.J.
Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3320 Mesa Rd.
gardenofthegodsresort.com
Homa Cafe + Bar at Kinship Landing
Located on the first floor of the downtown boutique hotel Kinship Landing, Homa serves its breakfast menu all day every day. But there’s a special brunch menu on Sundays. The Stuffed French Toast satiates the sweet tooth with bourbon vanilla custard and baked Japanese milk bread — c’mon! And consider the refreshing Drunken Botanist from the cocktail choices. —K.D.
Sunday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
415 S. Nevada Ave.
homacafe.com
Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar
Brunch is back at Jax! And that’s reason to celebrate. The downtown restaurant returned its weekend brunch and everyday lunch menu to its Colorado Springs lineup earlier this year. The combo means a full array of daytime delicacies whether seafood is your jam or not. Add a fried egg to the Blackened Shrimp and Grits for an amazing Southern rendition, or take a dessert-first approach with the blueberry compote and chantilly of the French Toast. As a bonus, Jax raw bar, appetizers and lunch menu are available during weekend brunch. As for cocktails, the Carters Strawberry Cooler is a perfect sipper for spring and summer morning. And can you beat the deal of a $3 Mini Mary? We don’t think so. —J.J.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
11 S. Tejon St.
jaxfishhouse.com
The Margarita at PineCreek
Go for the Eggs Rockefeller (poached with spinach, bacon, tomato and Swiss mornay gratin) and a bubbly bellini (prosecco with peach nectar and schnapps). Yes, this is a proper, dress-up-and-take-grandma brunch. But come summer, The Margarita also delivers a casual Saturday companion brunch serving the likes of egg puffs and breakfast tacos from a grill on the patio. And it’s complete with acoustic bands and a bustling farmers market. —W.E.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
7350 Pine Creek Road
margaritaatpinecreek.com
Eggs Benedict for brunch at The Margarita at Pine Creek. Photo courtesy of the Margarita at Pine Creek.
Odyssey Gastropub
If you’ve ever wondered where in the Springs you might head on a Sunday for Morning Chili Cheese Fries, look no farther. Informal, always welcoming, the Odyssey is the place where Chicken & Biscuit or Chicken & Waffles can be paired with a bloody mary in whatever level of spice that suits you. Otherwise, a bottle of Freixenet can be procured with your mix of choice for $18. As hair of the dog cures, the Rise and Re-Awaken (Grey Goose vodka, Razzmatazz schnapps and elderflower liqueur) will leave you feeling like you’ve arrived like Odysseus himself at the shores of Ithaca — reborn. —Steven Hayward
Weekends 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
311 N. Tejon Street
odysseygastropub.com
Patty Jewett Bar & Grill
Patty Jewett is the type of brunch spot you go to when you need some hair of the dog and a lot of food. The bloody marys are poured with a heavy hand and the food far exceeds what you might imagine from a golf clubhouse. The chicken fried steak and eggs is not to be missed, but the breakfast burrito is one of the best in Colorado Springs. And they cure their own corned beef for the hash. Whatever you choose, you can’t beat the prices or the views of Pikes Peak visible inside or on the patio. —Meagan Thomas
Saturday and Sunday 7:30a.m. – 2 p.m.
900 E. Espanola Street
pjbarandgrill.com
Streetcar 520
There isn’t a better spot for “ladies who lunch” or a weekend brunch date than this bright, welcoming setting where patrons can savor Streetcar’s famous fried chicken and eggs or stacked burgers made with a short rib, chuck and brisket blend. (Be sure to add fries with their to-die-for curry sauce.) Ensure that your crew’s sunny disposition stays intact by washing it all down with a train of bottomless mimosas. For an extra side of sass, watch the schedule for Streetcar’s frequent Drag Brunch. —Dionne Passacantando
Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m -2 p.m.
520 S. Tejon Street
streetcar520.com
ViewHouse
ViewHouse knows how to throw a party, and every weekend the Woodmen Road restaurant throws down a wide-ranging brunch menu. You can choose classics like the Nashville Hot Chicken, Waffles and Eggs, handhelds like Egg Tacos or skillets and omelets. Don’t pass up the boozy Strawberry Matcha or Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary. —J.J.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
7114 Campus Dr.
viewhouse.com
White Pie
Pizza is for every meal, and the only way to make this universally coveted dish better is to put an egg on it. This chic pizzeria reinvigorates its New Haven-style pies with a twist on traditional breakfast ingredients, as well as showcasing both sweet and savory sourdough toasts with fresh, seasonal toppings. Make it a true Sunday Funday with a gargantuan Megamosa or spicy Mega Bloody. —D.P.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
330 S. Nevada Avenue
whitepie.com
